Drosera adelae – TC Cup
Produced by: Sreepadma Aquatic Plants
🌱 Scientific Overview
Drosera adelae is a tropical carnivorous plant belonging to the sundew genus, known for its elongated green leaves covered with sticky glandular hairs used to trap small insects. Unlike many other Drosera species, Drosera adelae does not rely on intense sunlight to develop red coloration and maintains a lush green appearance, making it well suited for terrariums and controlled humid environments.
The plant belongs to the Droseraceae family and is valued for its unique feeding mechanism, elegant form, and suitability for indoor cultivation.
🧪 Tissue Culture Technology – TC Cup
This plant is produced using Tissue Culture (TC Cup) technology by Sreepadma Aquatic Plants, ensuring:
- A completely sterile and pest-free plant
- Free from fungus, algae, and chemical residues
- Safe introduction into terrariums and controlled environments
- Healthy, clean plantlets in each cup
- Reliable adaptation after planting
🌍 Natural Habitat
Drosera adelae is native to:
- Northern Queensland, Australia
- Tropical rainforests
- Shaded, high-humidity environments near streams and wet forest floors
This explains its preference for constant moisture, high humidity, and indirect light.
🎨 Appearance and Form
- Leaf Color: Bright to medium green
- Leaf Shape: Long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves
- Surface: Covered with sticky mucilage-producing glands
- Growth Pattern: Rosette-forming carnivorous plant
- Expected Height: Approximately 10–25 cm
📍 Ideal Placement
- Terrariums
- High-humidity plant enclosures
- Shaded indoor growing setups
- Not suitable for standard aquariums or dry environments
💡 Lighting Requirements
- Lighting: Low to medium, indirect light
- Does not require strong lighting
- Excessive light may stress the plant
🌬️ Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
- Not required
- Grows well under normal atmospheric conditions
🌿 Growing Medium
- Prefers nutrient-poor substrates such as:
- Peat moss and perlite mixes
- Carnivorous plant substrates
- Avoid nutrient-rich soils and fertilizers
🧂 Feeding and Nutrition
- Obtains nutrients primarily from captured insects
- Does not require fertilization
- Small insects such as fungus gnats are sufficient
🌡️ Temperature and Humidity
- Ideal Temperature: 18–28°C
- Humidity: High (60–90%)
- Sensitive to dry air
- Requires consistently moist conditions
✂️ Planting Instructions
- Remove the plant from the TC cup
- Rinse thoroughly to remove all gel residue
- Place gently on suitable carnivorous plant substrate
- Maintain high humidity during acclimation
- Avoid direct sunlight
🔁 Growth and Maintenance
- Moderate growth rate
- Produces offsets naturally over time
- Minimal maintenance under stable conditions
⚠️ Important Notes
- Do not use tap water with high mineral content
- Avoid fertilizers and nutrient-rich substrates
- Requires stable humidity and moisture
🏷️ Quick Product Information
- Scientific Name: Drosera adelae
- Product Type: Carnivorous plant – Tissue Culture
- Producer: Sreepadma Aquatic Plants
- Growing Environment: Terrarium / High humidity setup
- Difficulty Level: Medium
